Ep. 97- Stuck in Survival Mode: The Fight‑or‑Flight Link to Autoimmune Illness with Dr. Brendan McLaughlin

What if your autoimmune symptoms aren’t your body breaking down — but your body trying to protect you?In this eye‑opening conversation, integrative physician Dr. Brendan McLaughlin, author of The Autoimmune Revival, explains why so many people with autoimmune disease feel stuck in exhaustion, inflammation, and flare cycles… even when they’re “resting.”We explore:• How chronic stress and fight‑or‑flight disrupt the immune system• Why autoimmune disease is rising — and why people often collect multiple diagnoses• The difference between rest and true restoration • Why symptoms are messages, not failures• The role of circadian rhythm, light exposure, and nervous system regulation• What needs to happen before detoxing or treating root causes• How to rebuild trust with your body after years of dismissal or misdiagnosisDr. Brendan blends clinical insight with lived experience, offering a hopeful, compassionate look at what’s possible when we stop suppressing symptoms and start understanding them.If you’ve ever felt dismissed, overwhelmed, or trapped in survival mode, this episode will help you feel seen — and remind you that your body is not the enemy.Follow Dr McLaughlin's work at https://aquarianhealthsolutions.com/and here on Substack: https://substack.com/@drbmclaughlin?utm_source=top_searchDr. McLaughlin's Podcast, Aquarian Insights: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mwNisAWDDgMKjOh23l4Up?si=1de1ac66e7504f73Find Dr. McLaughlin's book here: https://a.co/d/0bIdYQONFollow SpoonFull of Strength to see podcast clips and release info at:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/spoonfullofstrength/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@spoonfull.of.strength⁠Looking for chronic illness apparel? Check out The SpoonFull Shop at ⁠https://spoonfullofstrength.etsy.com⁠Use code PODCAST for 30% off your total order.